Support is building in the House of Representatives to lift IRS restrictions banning political speech from the pulpit.
The Houses of Worship Free Speech Restoration Act, also known as HR 235, would give clergy the freedom to discuss politics with their congregations without putting their church's tax exempt status in jeopardy.
Rep. Walter B. Jones, who sponsored the measure, has picked up 165 co-sponsors for his legislation, with House Speaker Denny Hastert and Majority Leader Tom DeLay said to be sympathetic.
Under the new formulation, clergy would be free to speak out on political issues during worship services - but prohibited from any direct participation in campaign activities.
Is this a good idea?
NewsMax.com
1 comment:
Liberal churches have been doing this for years. Why not even things out?
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